Balancing Rocks

Balancing Rocks

Infobox Mountain
Name = Balancing Rocks
Photo = Balancing Rocks.jpg
Caption = The Balancing Rocks looking south from the main road into Epworth
Elevation = 1473m
Location = Harare, Zimbabwe
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The Balancing Rocks are a geological formation found in the township of Epworth, southeast of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. It is a formation of rocks perfectly balanced without other supports.

These rocks have been prominently featured on certain issues of Zimbabwean banknotes, including the current series (Shown at left).


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